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Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance hit with lending and deposit caps, outlook cut | 12/26/2019 | Finance | The Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance Plc, (MBSL) which is suffering from low capital adequacy, has been slapped ... | Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance hit with lending and deposit caps, outlook cut The Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance Plc, (MBSL) which is suffering from low capital adequacy, has been slapped ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's 12-month Treasury yield falls to 11.20-pct | 12/19/2018 | Bonds & Forex | ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's 12-month Treasury bill yield fell 04 basis points to 11.20 percent at an auction Wednesday com... | Sri Lanka's 12-month Treasury yield falls to 11.20-pct ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's 12-month Treasury bill yield fell 04 basis points to 11.20 percent at an auction Wednesday com... | negative | -1 |
NCPA nabs youth charged with impregnating 15-year-old | 8/26/2020 | Crime | The special police unit of the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has arrested a 22- year-old who had fled after... | NCPA nabs youth charged with impregnating 15-year-old The special police unit of the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has arrested a 22- year-old who had fled after... | negative | -1 |
Norfund to invest in Sri Lanka's National Development Bank | 3/5/2021 | Banking | Sri Lanka's National Development Bank said Norway-based development lender Norfund will invest up to 9.9 percent by taki... | Norfund to invest in Sri Lanka's National Development Bank Sri Lanka's National Development Bank said Norway-based development lender Norfund will invest up to 9.9 percent by taki... | negative | -1 |
SLFP breakaway group sponsored by UNP -Dayasiri | 10/15/2019 | PresPoll2020 | The General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Dayasiri Jayasekara said the so-called Organisation to prote... | SLFP breakaway group sponsored by UNP -Dayasiri The General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Dayasiri Jayasekara said the so-called Organisation to prote... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to grow 3.4-pct in 2021, South Asia 7.2-pct: World Bank | 4/2/2021 | Economy | Sri Lanka's economic growth will recover to 3.4 percent in 2021 and South Asia will grow 7.2 percent with Maldives to gr... | Sri Lanka to grow 3.4-pct in 2021, South Asia 7.2-pct: World Bank Sri Lanka's economic growth will recover to 3.4 percent in 2021 and South Asia will grow 7.2 percent with Maldives to gr... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker at 195.50/196.00 levels in the spot next market | 3/1/2021 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed weaker at 195.50/196.00 levels to the US dollar in the spot next market on Monday while bond ... | Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker at 195.50/196.00 levels in the spot next market Sri Lanka’s rupee closed weaker at 195.50/196.00 levels to the US dollar in the spot next market on Monday while bond ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka 'deflation' drives manufacturing PMI in August | 9/17/2023 | Economy | Driven by the manufacture of food & beverages sector, in response to the continuous downward revisions in retail prices | Sri Lanka 'deflation' drives manufacturing PMI in August Driven by the manufacture of food & beverages sector, in response to the continuous downward revisions in retail prices | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka policy consistency in 2022 budget vital for FDI: BOI chief | 10/24/2021 | Economy | Stability is something that everyone, including the existing investors, and the new investors will look at | Sri Lanka policy consistency in 2022 budget vital for FDI: BOI chief Stability is something that everyone, including the existing investors, and the new investors will look at | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka expressway revenue surges in New Year holiday | 4/17/2023 | General Services | On April 15 and 16, a total generation of 70,558,100 was collected from vehicles that used the expressway. | Sri Lanka expressway revenue surges in New Year holiday On April 15 and 16, a total generation of 70,558,100 was collected from vehicles that used the expressway. | positive | 1 |
No evidence against Dr. Shafi - CID | 6/27/2019 | Uncategorized | The Police have told the Kurunegala Magistrate that they have no evidence to charge Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen who had been ac... | No evidence against Dr. Shafi - CID The Police have told the Kurunegala Magistrate that they have no evidence to charge Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen who had been ac... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Telecom, chairman, directors resign | 1/30/2024 | Stocks & Companies | Directors of Sri Lanka Telecom Plc have tendered their resignation | Sri Lanka Telecom, chairman, directors resign Directors of Sri Lanka Telecom Plc have tendered their resignation | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka fails to sell 80-pct of Treasuries at auction | 11/19/2020 | Health | Sri Lanka has failed to sell 80 percent of Treasury bills offered at an auction on Wednesday, official data showed amid ... | Sri Lanka fails to sell 80-pct of Treasuries at auction Sri Lanka has failed to sell 80 percent of Treasury bills offered at an auction on Wednesday, official data showed amid ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's shares gain in mid day trade | 1/3/2023 | Markets | The market generated a turnover of 2 billion rupees within the first hour of trade. | Sri Lanka's shares gain in mid day trade The market generated a turnover of 2 billion rupees within the first hour of trade. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka to start vaccinating over-60s tomorrow with COVAX delivery | 3/12/2021 | Health | Sri Lanka will commence vaccinating people over 60 in high risk areas of the Western Province tomorrow with the 264,000 ... | Sri Lanka to start vaccinating over-60s tomorrow with COVAX delivery Sri Lanka will commence vaccinating people over 60 in high risk areas of the Western Province tomorrow with the 264,000 ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's bond yields ease marginally | 12/1/2021 | Markets | T-bills auction fully subscribed | Sri Lanka's bond yields ease marginally T-bills auction fully subscribed | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka airport vaccinates frontline staff against Coronavirus | 2/21/2021 | Aviation | Sri Lanka has started to vaccinate frontline aviation sector staff on a voluntary basis, the Indian Ocean island's state... | Sri Lanka airport vaccinates frontline staff against Coronavirus Sri Lanka has started to vaccinate frontline aviation sector staff on a voluntary basis, the Indian Ocean island's state... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka expedites US$191mn India financed rail, power deals | 6/13/2020 | Economy | Sri Lanka has cleared the way for 191 million dollars of India financed projects to go ahead while President Gotabaya R... | Sri Lanka expedites US$191mn India financed rail, power deals Sri Lanka has cleared the way for 191 million dollars of India financed projects to go ahead while President Gotabaya R... | positive | 1 |
No state bank ads for Derana and Hiru | 5/16/2019 | Politics | Minister of Finance and Mass media Mangala Samaraweera is asking state banks under the purview of his ministry to stop a... | No state bank ads for Derana and Hiru Minister of Finance and Mass media Mangala Samaraweera is asking state banks under the purview of his ministry to stop a... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Freedom party sacks Mahinda Amaraweera, Nimal Siripala de Silva for joining govt | 6/1/2022 | Politics | "All SLFP parliamentarians taking up ministries are hereby removed from all positions in the party." | Sri Lanka Freedom party sacks Mahinda Amaraweera, Nimal Siripala de Silva for joining govt "All SLFP parliamentarians taking up ministries are hereby removed from all positions in the party." | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stocks continue to gain on tobacco, alcohol tax cuts | 1/23/2020 | Markets | Sri Lanka’s stocks gained 0.84 percent on Thursday, pushed up by Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) and Distilleries Company... | Sri Lanka stocks continue to gain on tobacco, alcohol tax cuts Sri Lanka’s stocks gained 0.84 percent on Thursday, pushed up by Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) and Distilleries Company... | negative | -1 |
Animal Welfare Organisations taking over government’s role in dealing with stray dogs | 8/27/2020 | Animal Rights | Sri Lanka’s street dog population keeps sky-rocketing as authorities fail to set clear policies and create systems for... | Animal Welfare Organisations taking over government’s role in dealing with stray dogs Sri Lanka’s street dog population keeps sky-rocketing as authorities fail to set clear policies and create systems for... | negative | -1 |
AG will be summoned by Speaker | 1/27/2020 | Legal | Speaker Karu Jayasuriya will summon the Attorney General Dappula de Livera to Parliament next week to discuss several ma... | AG will be summoned by Speaker Speaker Karu Jayasuriya will summon the Attorney General Dappula de Livera to Parliament next week to discuss several ma... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker, stocks up 0.20-pct | 10/31/2019 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted weaker at 181.60/65 to the US dollar on Thursday while bond yields marginally up and stoc... | Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker, stocks up 0.20-pct Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted weaker at 181.60/65 to the US dollar on Thursday while bond yields marginally up and stoc... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Parliamentary General Election to be held on Aug 5 | 6/10/2020 | Politics | The Elections Commission has decided that the Parliamentary General Election will be held on August 5, Chief Elections ... | Sri Lanka Parliamentary General Election to be held on Aug 5 The Elections Commission has decided that the Parliamentary General Election will be held on August 5, Chief Elections ... | positive | 1 |
Special train services for school vacation, Esala festival | 8/5/2019 | Uncategorized | A special train service will be deployed from Colombo Fort to Badulla during the school vacation season, the Railways De... | Special train services for school vacation, Esala festival A special train service will be deployed from Colombo Fort to Badulla during the school vacation season, the Railways De... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka lifts ban on six Tamil diaspora groups, 316 individuals: report | 8/14/2022 | Defence | The de-listing was announced through an amendment to the List of Designated Persons. | Sri Lanka lifts ban on six Tamil diaspora groups, 316 individuals: report The de-listing was announced through an amendment to the List of Designated Persons. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's Seylan Bank December quarter profits slashed on write-downs | 2/21/2019 | Banking | Profits at Sri Lanka's Seylan Bank Plc in the December 2018 quarter was wiped out by a one-off provision for retirement ... | Sri Lanka's Seylan Bank December quarter profits slashed on write-downs Profits at Sri Lanka's Seylan Bank Plc in the December 2018 quarter was wiped out by a one-off provision for retirement ... | negative | -1 |
Government’s vaccination policy is confused but getting the jab was smooth | 2/22/2021 | Health | On Saturday, February 20, I was vaccinated against Covid 19 and if you think I am some celebrity queue-jumper, perish th... | Government’s vaccination policy is confused but getting the jab was smooth On Saturday, February 20, I was vaccinated against Covid 19 and if you think I am some celebrity queue-jumper, perish th... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's state-run Litro Gas chairman Vijitha Herath resigns | 6/10/2022 | Energy | The reasons for Herath's departure were not immediately clear. | Sri Lanka's state-run Litro Gas chairman Vijitha Herath resigns The reasons for Herath's departure were not immediately clear. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata March quarter profit up 72-pct | 5/14/2019 | Markets | ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata Plc reported group net profit shot up 72 percent to 4.88 billion rupees in the M... | Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata March quarter profit up 72-pct ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata Plc reported group net profit shot up 72 percent to 4.88 billion rupees in the M... | negative | -1 |
Whistleblowers on Sri Lanka cricket corruption to get 'amnesty' | 1/10/2019 | Legal | The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced a 15-day amnesty for whistleblowers who have previously f... | Whistleblowers on Sri Lanka cricket corruption to get 'amnesty' The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced a 15-day amnesty for whistleblowers who have previously f... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka police arrest five more in connection with May 09 violence | 5/17/2022 | Politics | "The Attorney General ordered to summon these people and get their statements." | Sri Lanka police arrest five more in connection with May 09 violence "The Attorney General ordered to summon these people and get their statements." | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 320.60/321.00 to the US dollar | 1/19/2024 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 320.60/321.00 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were down. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 320.60/321.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 320.60/321.00 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were down. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee already depreciated, no bidding war with Hawala: CB Governor | 12/5/2021 | Economy | We do not want to get into an auction sale with Hawala people | Sri Lanka rupee already depreciated, no bidding war with Hawala: CB Governor We do not want to get into an auction sale with Hawala people | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka president asks private sector help to grow IT human capital | 10/26/2023 | ICT | President asks for collaborative efforts between private sector and government to foster IT human capital | Sri Lanka president asks private sector help to grow IT human capital President asks for collaborative efforts between private sector and government to foster IT human capital | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka warned of 'kota uda' vehicles as forex crisis bites spare parts | 2/18/2022 | Ground | If the transportation sector grinds to a halt, that would have a severe impact on exports and tourism | Sri Lanka warned of 'kota uda' vehicles as forex crisis bites spare parts If the transportation sector grinds to a halt, that would have a severe impact on exports and tourism | negative | -1 |
Tech connection boosts NY vertical farmers | 2/25/2019 | International news | Kearny, United States | AFP | Workers at Bowery Farming's warehouse near New York have swapped out a farmer's hoe for a ... | Tech connection boosts NY vertical farmers Kearny, United States | AFP | Workers at Bowery Farming's warehouse near New York have swapped out a farmer's hoe for a ... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rating downgrade unjustified, enough money to repay loans: Central Bank | 11/21/2018 | Economy | ECONOMYNEXT – Moody’s recent downgrade of Sri Lanka’s rating is unjustified as the country has enou... | Sri Lanka rating downgrade unjustified, enough money to repay loans: Central Bank ECONOMYNEXT – Moody’s recent downgrade of Sri Lanka’s rating is unjustified as the country has enou... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka shares gain over 1.5% in mid day trade | 11/23/2022 | Markets | Top gainers were Richard Pieris and Company, Melstacorp and Browns Investments. | Sri Lanka shares gain over 1.5% in mid day trade Top gainers were Richard Pieris and Company, Melstacorp and Browns Investments. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka justice minister condemns Anuradhapura prison incident; inquiry to begin | 9/22/2021 | Politics | “It should have never happened and it was a disgrace,” he said. | Sri Lanka justice minister condemns Anuradhapura prison incident; inquiry to begin “It should have never happened and it was a disgrace,” he said. | negative | -1 |
Lanka IOC suspends Sri Lanka's fuel token system | 7/4/2022 | Energy | "It started off well but we received many complaints on all the fronts." | Lanka IOC suspends Sri Lanka's fuel token system "It started off well but we received many complaints on all the fronts." | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka universities to open starting from May 04, Coronavirus count reaches 210 - Updated | 4/12/2020 | Health | Sri Lanka's Coronavirus count reached 203 on April 12, five new persons being confirmed as officials ramped up testing o... | Sri Lanka universities to open starting from May 04, Coronavirus count reaches 210 - Updated Sri Lanka's Coronavirus count reached 203 on April 12, five new persons being confirmed as officials ramped up testing o... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka inflation eases to 4.0-pct in July | 8/1/2019 | Economy | Sri Lanka' 12-month inflation eased to 4.0 percent in July 2019 from 4.2 percent in June the state statistics office sai... | Sri Lanka inflation eases to 4.0-pct in July Sri Lanka' 12-month inflation eased to 4.0 percent in July 2019 from 4.2 percent in June the state statistics office sai... | negative | -1 |
Cabinet Okays reforms to speed up justice system as backlog hits 766,000 cases | 9/30/2020 | Courts | The government wants to take action over the backlog of cases in Sri Lanka’s court system which is delaying justice an... | Cabinet Okays reforms to speed up justice system as backlog hits 766,000 cases The government wants to take action over the backlog of cases in Sri Lanka’s court system which is delaying justice an... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka bond yields close higher | 2/23/2023 | Bonds & Forex | Central Bank’s guidance peg for interbank US dollar transactions remained at 361.66 rupees against USD | Sri Lanka bond yields close higher Central Bank’s guidance peg for interbank US dollar transactions remained at 361.66 rupees against USD | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka health minister to present report on malnutrition to parliament | 9/21/2022 | Health | Rambukuwella said the malnutrition issue in the country is being turned into a political issue | Sri Lanka health minister to present report on malnutrition to parliament Rambukuwella said the malnutrition issue in the country is being turned into a political issue | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka halts import of Chinese organic fertilizer found to contain harmful bacteria | 9/29/2021 | Agriculture | "Two out of nine samples were confirmed to have this Erwina bacteria in them", Aluthgamage told reporters. | Sri Lanka halts import of Chinese organic fertilizer found to contain harmful bacteria "Two out of nine samples were confirmed to have this Erwina bacteria in them", Aluthgamage told reporters. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka denies plan to delay domestic dollar loan repayments, SLDBs | 4/4/2021 | Economy | Sri Lanka's central bank has denied that repayment of forex loans taken from local banks and dollar denominated domestic... | Sri Lanka denies plan to delay domestic dollar loan repayments, SLDBs Sri Lanka's central bank has denied that repayment of forex loans taken from local banks and dollar denominated domestic... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka banks to set up business revival units for troubled borrowers: central bank | 3/26/2024 | Banking | BRUs will help guide and strengthen small and medium enterprises | Sri Lanka banks to set up business revival units for troubled borrowers: central bank BRUs will help guide and strengthen small and medium enterprises | positive | 1 |
Quarantine curfew in Gampaha district from tonight till Monday | 10/21/2020 | Health | Sri Lanka will impose a "quarantine curfew" in the Gampaha district from 2200 hrs today (21 October) to Monday (26 Octob... | Quarantine curfew in Gampaha district from tonight till Monday Sri Lanka will impose a "quarantine curfew" in the Gampaha district from 2200 hrs today (21 October) to Monday (26 Octob... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stocks close 0.18-pct higher | 11/26/2019 | Markets | ri Lanka stocks closed 0.18 percent higher mainly on gains in Cargills (Ceylon) Plc and Carson Cumberbatch Plc on Tuesda... | Sri Lanka stocks close 0.18-pct higher ri Lanka stocks closed 0.18 percent higher mainly on gains in Cargills (Ceylon) Plc and Carson Cumberbatch Plc on Tuesda... | negative | -1 |
Does Covid vaccines deprive visa and reduce fertility? - fact-checked | 10/31/2021 | Health | Some countries do not require vaccines and other countries requesting mandatory vaccination do not reject Sinopharm. | Does Covid vaccines deprive visa and reduce fertility? - fact-checked Some countries do not require vaccines and other countries requesting mandatory vaccination do not reject Sinopharm. | negative | -1 |
CWC Leaders thank Mahinda for the daily wage increase | 2/9/2021 | Politics | Members of Parliament from the Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) are thanking Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for succeedin... | CWC Leaders thank Mahinda for the daily wage increase Members of Parliament from the Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) are thanking Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for succeedin... | positive | 1 |
SLFP still undecided; boasts of indispensability | 9/3/2019 | Uncategorized | The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will take the right decision at the right time on the coming presidential election, S... | SLFP still undecided; boasts of indispensability The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will take the right decision at the right time on the coming presidential election, S... | positive | 1 |
Tipper, Lorry Collision kills two in Aranaganwila. | 4/2/2019 | Uncategorized | Identities of the dead are yet to be confirmed while are two injured. | Tipper, Lorry Collision kills two in Aranaganwila. Identities of the dead are yet to be confirmed while are two injured. | negative | -1 |
Is Sirisena facing another debacle over the Death Penalty? | 7/4/2019 | Politics | President Maithripala Sirisena is likely facing another debacle over his insistence on bringing back the death penalty i... | Is Sirisena facing another debacle over the Death Penalty? President Maithripala Sirisena is likely facing another debacle over his insistence on bringing back the death penalty i... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka’s rupee quoted stronger at 193.50/00 levels to the US dollar | 2/23/2021 | Markets | Sri Lanka’s rupee quoted stronger at 193.50/00 to the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, while some steady, dea... | Sri Lanka’s rupee quoted stronger at 193.50/00 levels to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee quoted stronger at 193.50/00 to the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, while some steady, dea... | negative | -1 |
Gotabaya Rajapaksa assumes office as Sri Lanka President | 11/19/2019 | Political News | Sri Lanka's new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa assumed duties at the presidential secretariat Tuesday after winning 52 per... | Gotabaya Rajapaksa assumes office as Sri Lanka President Sri Lanka's new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa assumed duties at the presidential secretariat Tuesday after winning 52 per... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka stock index recovers on depreciation hopes after rate hike | 3/4/2022 | Markets | Market expects at least 20% fall when the rupee is floated and such depreciation will help export companies - analyst | Sri Lanka stock index recovers on depreciation hopes after rate hike Market expects at least 20% fall when the rupee is floated and such depreciation will help export companies - analyst | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee at 364 to TT dollar, guidance rate at Rs359.43 | 5/23/2022 | Bonds & Forex | Bond market dull | Sri Lanka rupee at 364 to TT dollar, guidance rate at Rs359.43 Bond market dull | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Thailand FTA to unlock untapped trade and investment: President | 2/4/2024 | Economy | We see great potential for enhanced investments from Thailand coming into Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka Thailand FTA to unlock untapped trade and investment: President We see great potential for enhanced investments from Thailand coming into Sri Lanka | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka president suspends parliament till Feb 08 | 1/28/2023 | Political News | Parliament to meet on Jan 08 and 1000am | Sri Lanka president suspends parliament till Feb 08 Parliament to meet on Jan 08 and 1000am | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Port City duty free shopping complex in legal quagmire | 2/1/2024 | Economy | Some companies have already signed up to start duty free shops on the basis of gazetted tax breaks | Sri Lanka Port City duty free shopping complex in legal quagmire Some companies have already signed up to start duty free shops on the basis of gazetted tax breaks | negative | -1 |
Song Sung Blue* | 5/21/2021 | Environment | Why Are Creation’s Biggest Animals Crooning Flatter Year by Year? Blue Whale Mating Call Mystery. | Song Sung Blue* Why Are Creation’s Biggest Animals Crooning Flatter Year by Year? Blue Whale Mating Call Mystery. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka disputes Moody's downgrade warning | 7/19/2021 | Economy | Action is ill-judged and un-acceptable says Finance Ministry | Sri Lanka disputes Moody's downgrade warning Action is ill-judged and un-acceptable says Finance Ministry | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's Hilton Colombo ready for private investment: state minister | 3/6/2024 | Economy | Meanwhile, progress on the Hyatt Hotel, which falls under Fernando's ministry, has reached the halfway mark, he said. | Sri Lanka's Hilton Colombo ready for private investment: state minister Meanwhile, progress on the Hyatt Hotel, which falls under Fernando's ministry, has reached the halfway mark, he said. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka says state luxury SUV imports for MPs halted following outcry | 5/26/2021 | Economy | Sri Lanka started giving tax free luxury cars to MPs in the 1980s | Sri Lanka says state luxury SUV imports for MPs halted following outcry Sri Lanka started giving tax free luxury cars to MPs in the 1980s | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka hotel stocks rise as tourism recovers faster than expected, rupee gains | 7/3/2019 | Markets | Sri Lanka's rupee opened strong at 175.95/10 against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday while bond yields wer... | Sri Lanka hotel stocks rise as tourism recovers faster than expected, rupee gains Sri Lanka's rupee opened strong at 175.95/10 against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday while bond yields wer... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka regulator says power cuts may or may not take place | 3/5/2022 | Energy | The scheduled power shedding may not take place or reduced depending on the availability of fuel stocks - PUCSL | Sri Lanka regulator says power cuts may or may not take place The scheduled power shedding may not take place or reduced depending on the availability of fuel stocks - PUCSL | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 322.00/45 to the US dollar | 9/12/2023 | Markets | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 322.00/45 to the US dollar on Tuesday | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 322.00/45 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 322.00/45 to the US dollar on Tuesday | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka says to issue single entry tourist visa for $50 amid VFS crisis | 5/7/2024 | Business | It is not clear whether tourists will be forced to use the VFS global website | Sri Lanka says to issue single entry tourist visa for $50 amid VFS crisis It is not clear whether tourists will be forced to use the VFS global website | negative | -1 |
Single Cigarette sales will be banned -Rajitha | 6/18/2019 | Health | Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne is promising to ban the selling of one cigarette at a time to the consumer.he cabinet. | Single Cigarette sales will be banned -Rajitha Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne is promising to ban the selling of one cigarette at a time to the consumer.he cabinet. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka central bank keeps policy rates unchanged as liquidity eases | 4/4/2023 | Economy | sri lanka foreign reserves rose to US$2.7bn | Sri Lanka central bank keeps policy rates unchanged as liquidity eases sri lanka foreign reserves rose to US$2.7bn | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka awaiting foreign expert to fix Coronavirus PCR machine, Covid-19 total tops 9000 | 10/29/2020 | Health | Sri Lanka is awaiting an expert from abroad to fix a high capacity machine which is out of order and is delaying test re... | Sri Lanka awaiting foreign expert to fix Coronavirus PCR machine, Covid-19 total tops 9000 Sri Lanka is awaiting an expert from abroad to fix a high capacity machine which is out of order and is delaying test re... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka President plans to send university students to Harvard, Cambridge | 4/4/2023 | Economy | We aim to provide four talented students with foreign scholarships to renowned universities | Sri Lanka President plans to send university students to Harvard, Cambridge We aim to provide four talented students with foreign scholarships to renowned universities | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka may dump competitive bidding for renewable plants | 1/10/2020 | Energy | Sri Lanka's Power Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has asked for fixed prices to be set for renewable energy abandoning the c... | Sri Lanka may dump competitive bidding for renewable plants Sri Lanka's Power Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has asked for fixed prices to be set for renewable energy abandoning the c... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka policeman found dead 51 days inside hospital water tank; cause unclear | 11/3/2021 | Law and Order | "Hospital staff noticed a foul smell coming from the water tank. That was when they discovered the body," Thalduwa said. | Sri Lanka policeman found dead 51 days inside hospital water tank; cause unclear "Hospital staff noticed a foul smell coming from the water tank. That was when they discovered the body," Thalduwa said. | negative | -1 |
Heavy rain and strong winds to continue | 6/10/2019 | Weather and Climate | Showers and strong winds are expected to increase over the island, particularly in the Southwestern parts as the South-w... | Heavy rain and strong winds to continue Showers and strong winds are expected to increase over the island, particularly in the Southwestern parts as the South-w... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka to sign US$100mn ADB credit for SME loans | 10/24/2023 | Finance | Sri Lanka to sign agreement with Asian Development Bank for US100mn loan for small and medium enterprise loans | Sri Lanka to sign US$100mn ADB credit for SME loans Sri Lanka to sign agreement with Asian Development Bank for US100mn loan for small and medium enterprise loans | negative | -1 |
India foreign minister in Sri Lanka for debt talks | 1/15/2023 | Economy | We discussed with China's EXIM Bank this week and by now we have commenced exchanging views on it | India foreign minister in Sri Lanka for debt talks We discussed with China's EXIM Bank this week and by now we have commenced exchanging views on it | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka president says reduced interest rates, development assistance to follow DDR | 6/30/2023 | Economy | “I think best is for you all to go out and explain what this debt restructuring means to you all and to the workforce.... | Sri Lanka president says reduced interest rates, development assistance to follow DDR “I think best is for you all to go out and explain what this debt restructuring means to you all and to the workforce.... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka airline airlifts 7mn face masks to South Africa | 5/14/2020 | Aviation | SriLankan Airlines said it had carried 45 tonnes of supplies including 7 million masks to South Africa to help the count... | Sri Lanka airline airlifts 7mn face masks to South Africa SriLankan Airlines said it had carried 45 tonnes of supplies including 7 million masks to South Africa to help the count... | negative | -1 |
Galle Literary Festival to bring more international visitors to Sri Lanka | 12/8/2023 | Tourism | Galle Literary Festival organizers expect an estimated 6,000 to 15,000 visitors in January 2024 | Galle Literary Festival to bring more international visitors to Sri Lanka Galle Literary Festival organizers expect an estimated 6,000 to 15,000 visitors in January 2024 | negative | -1 |
US DFC head to visit Sri Lanka, meet financial industry and gov figures | 11/6/2023 | Finance | Will participate in signing ceremony with CDB to promote inclusive lending; meet commercial and development bank leaders | US DFC head to visit Sri Lanka, meet financial industry and gov figures Will participate in signing ceremony with CDB to promote inclusive lending; meet commercial and development bank leaders | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 16.8-pct in Nov with Barmy Army, Indians | 12/6/2018 | Business | Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in November 2018 grew 16.8 percent from a year earlier to 195,582 despite an ongoing polit... | Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 16.8-pct in Nov with Barmy Army, Indians Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in November 2018 grew 16.8 percent from a year earlier to 195,582 despite an ongoing polit... | positive | 1 |
SriLankan to operate flights from Mattala airport after concessions | 9/22/2021 | Aviation | Sumanasekara said going forward, a few more scheduled flights will be operational from Mattala. | SriLankan to operate flights from Mattala airport after concessions Sumanasekara said going forward, a few more scheduled flights will be operational from Mattala. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka President says has full confidence in CB Governor Cabraal | 3/17/2022 | Economy | . | Sri Lanka President says has full confidence in CB Governor Cabraal . | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka to fill vacancies in its Office on Missing Persons | 5/6/2024 | Human Rights | Sri Lanka's Parliament has called for applications to fill vacancies in its Office on Missing Persons (OMP). | Sri Lanka to fill vacancies in its Office on Missing Persons Sri Lanka's Parliament has called for applications to fill vacancies in its Office on Missing Persons (OMP). | negative | -1 |
Hemas Holdings see Sri Lanka consumer recovery, net down 4.9-pct in Dec | 2/15/2020 | Uncategorized | Sri Lanka's Hemas Holdings, which has interests in consumer, healthcare, logistics and leisure said there was recovery i... | Hemas Holdings see Sri Lanka consumer recovery, net down 4.9-pct in Dec Sri Lanka's Hemas Holdings, which has interests in consumer, healthcare, logistics and leisure said there was recovery i... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka top court finds multiple clauses in draft monetary law "capricious and arbitrary" | 4/15/2023 | Economy | Governor to be suspended by President pending inquiry | Sri Lanka top court finds multiple clauses in draft monetary law "capricious and arbitrary" Governor to be suspended by President pending inquiry | negative | -1 |
Mobile app spend soars with China a top market: report | 1/17/2019 | International news | San Francisco, United States | AFP | Mobile app downloads are surging around the world with growth in smartphone use, wi... | Mobile app spend soars with China a top market: report San Francisco, United States | AFP | Mobile app downloads are surging around the world with growth in smartphone use, wi... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka re-starts tourism under Covid-19 rules from December 28 | 12/25/2020 | Business | The first charter flight from Ukraine carrying tourists is due to arrive in Sri Lanka on December 28 an official said, r... | Sri Lanka re-starts tourism under Covid-19 rules from December 28 The first charter flight from Ukraine carrying tourists is due to arrive in Sri Lanka on December 28 an official said, r... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee steady, stocks up 0.37-pct | 6/9/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee was steady at 185.00/185.20 while bond yields were flat and stocks opened 0.37 percent up dealers and br... | Sri Lanka rupee steady, stocks up 0.37-pct Sri Lanka rupee was steady at 185.00/185.20 while bond yields were flat and stocks opened 0.37 percent up dealers and br... | negative | -1 |
Mahanama and Piyadasa to be indicted -CIABOC | 6/11/2019 | Uncategorized | The Bribery Commission intends to file indictments against two senior government officials for allegedly accepting a bri... | Mahanama and Piyadasa to be indicted -CIABOC The Bribery Commission intends to file indictments against two senior government officials for allegedly accepting a bri... | negative | -1 |
SriLankan Catering says staff traced and tested after Coronavirus infection | 12/17/2020 | Aviation | SriLankan Catering said it had traced contacts and tested staff after a confirmed Coronavirus infection, which had led t... | SriLankan Catering says staff traced and tested after Coronavirus infection SriLankan Catering said it had traced contacts and tested staff after a confirmed Coronavirus infection, which had led t... | negative | -1 |
UNFPA with China donates medical equipment to Sri Lanka worth 800,000 dollars | 6/15/2022 | International Relations | “It is crucial that frontline workers are equipped to respond to their needs.” | UNFPA with China donates medical equipment to Sri Lanka worth 800,000 dollars “It is crucial that frontline workers are equipped to respond to their needs.” | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 312.20/35 to the US dollar | 2/16/2024 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at x to the US dollar Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were steady. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 312.20/35 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at x to the US dollar Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were steady. | positive | 1 |
Food poisoning hits Sri Lanka officials ahead of vote | 11/15/2019 | Political News | At least 50 Sri Lankan election officials at the capital Colombo's main counting centre were admitted to hospital on Fri... | Food poisoning hits Sri Lanka officials ahead of vote At least 50 Sri Lankan election officials at the capital Colombo's main counting centre were admitted to hospital on Fri... | negative | -1 |
Salman Rushdie recovering well after an assassination attempt: reports | 8/14/2022 | Arts and Culture | Rushdie, 75, shot to fame with his book “Midnight’s Children,” the film version of which was shot in Sri Lanka. | Salman Rushdie recovering well after an assassination attempt: reports Rushdie, 75, shot to fame with his book “Midnight’s Children,” the film version of which was shot in Sri Lanka. | positive | 1 |